Asked by Deepak Anwidh on May 11, 2024

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You need to remove a broken light bulb from a lamp. Without a pair of gloves, you are likely to cut yourself on the jagged glass. Suddenly, it occurs to you that you can use a cut potato to remove the light bulb from the socket. You have just demonstrated __________

A) generalization.
B) discrimination.
C) latent learning.
D) insight learning.

Insight Learning

Insight learning is the process of learning how to solve a problem or do something new by applying what is already known, involving an 'aha' moment of understanding.

Generalization

The process of applying the principles learned from specific instances to broader and different situations.

Discrimination

In psychology, the ability to distinguish between different stimuli and respond appropriately according to their differences.

  • Recognize insight learning and its examples.
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Faizan QureshiMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The use of a cut potato to remove the light bulb from the socket is not a known or previously learned behavior, it is a novel solution to a problem. This demonstrates insight learning, which involves sudden realization or understanding of a problem's solution.